October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
This is a cause near and dear to my heart. Show a purple ribbon, help educate people on this great cause. Find a walk or a run that supports it. Put a purple ribbon on your facebook page. Get out there and spread the word! Because love shouldn't hurt.
5 Facts You Should Know
- One in every four women will experience domestic violence in her lifetime
- 85% of domestic violence victims are women
- Females who are 20-24 years of age are at the greatest risk of nonfatal intimate partner violence
- Most cases of domestic violence are never reported to the police
- Witnessing violence between one’s parents or caretakers is the strongest risk factor of transmitting violent behavior from one generation to the next
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